Fatal I-65 Crash in Bullitt County: Shawn Franklin Dies as Police Search for Luis Gonzalez Perez.

Fatal I-65 Crash in Bullitt County, Shawn Franklin Dies as Police Search for Luis Gonzalez Perez.

Shawn Franklin, 43, of North Carolina, was killed following a serious crash on Interstate 65 in Bullitt County, while Luis Gonzalez Perez, 34, of Louisville, is being sought by Kentucky State Police in connection with the fatal incident. The crash occurred early Saturday and has prompted an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

According to authorities, Perez was reportedly driving a wrecker on I-65 when he attempted to make a U-turn across all three northbound lanes of the interstate. As the wrecker crossed the highway, it was struck by a Ford Focus driven by Franklin.

The impact left Franklin with life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel worked to treat his injuries. Despite those efforts, Franklin later died.

Perez was reportedly not injured in the crash. Police say he left the scene following the collision and are now asking the public for information that could help investigators locate him.

The circumstances surrounding the U-turn and the events immediately after the crash remain part of the investigation. Authorities are working to determine exactly what happened and what led to the deadly collision.

Franklin’s death is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, and community. A sudden tragedy on a busy interstate has left loved ones grieving and seeking answers.

Kentucky State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information about Perez’s whereabouts to contact investigators. As the investigation continues, authorities hope information from the public will help clarify the events that led to Franklin’s death and assist in locating the person police are seeking.